How far is Sonoma, CA from Oakland, CA?
The driving distance from Sonoma, CA to Oakland, CA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonoma and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonoma and Oakland.
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Start on West Napa Street
14 m · 5 sec · West Napa Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Napa Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Napa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fremont Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Fremont Drive
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Continue on Carneros Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway
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Turn right onto Saint Helena Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway
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Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
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Continue on Broadway Street
4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Sonoma Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Sonoma Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward CA 37, I 80: Sacramento, San Francisco
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: San Francisco
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Interstate Highway 80
1321 ft · 21 sec · Interstate Highway 80
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Keep slight left to continue on MacArthur Freeway
2783 ft · 43 sec · MacArthur Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
897 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on San Pablo Avenue, Emery Street
637 ft · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Watts Street
66 m · 12 sec · Watts Street
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Turn right onto Peralta Street
56 m · 12 sec · Peralta Street
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Turn left onto 35th Street
886 ft · 23 sec · 35th Street
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Turn right onto San Pablo Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · San Pablo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Way
1758 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1636 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sonoma and Oakland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Eastshore Freeway
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Sonoma and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sonoma to Oakland?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vallejo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Sonoma and 23.2 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Sonoma and Mostly Cloudy near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Vallejo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
BikeLink : Richmond City Hall
El Cerrito City Hall
Old Maple Hall
BikeLink eLockers: El Cerrito City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vallejo.
Vallejo, California
Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California
Martinez station
Richmond station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonoma and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 35.19 mi (56.63 km).
#1 Sonoma
Town in Sonoma County, California, United States
| Population | 10,973 |
| Coordinates | 38.2918600, -122.4580400 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
| Population | 424,891 |
| Coordinates | 37.8043700, -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.86 | $25.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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